Lamb Meatballs and Sauce

Lamb Meatballs and Sauce

These baked, ground lamb meatballs are a quite flavorful alternative to traditional meatballs.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 ¼ pounds ground lamb
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; oil lightly.

Step 3
Combine bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl. Soak bread crumbs until milk is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

Step 4
Combine bread crumb mixture, lamb, egg, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, rosemary, cumin, salt, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.

Step 5
Form lamb mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6
Cook meatballs in the preheated oven until they are slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 7
Combine meatballs, tomato sauce, chicken stock, fresh mint, and red pepper flakes in a large sauce pan over medium heat until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

610
Calories
44g
Fat
24g
Carbs
31g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 610
% Daily Value *
Total Fat44g 56%
Saturated Fat16g 82%
Cholesterol154mg 51%
Sodium2323mg 101%
Total Carbohydrate24g 9%
Dietary Fiber4g 14%
Total Sugars11g
Protein31g
Vitamin C16mg 79%
Calcium146mg 11%
Iron7mg 36%
Potassium1110mg 24%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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